Bring on the year. I'm ready!

The new year.

I like it.

As I have my coffee on Monday morning, January 4th, my mind is filled with thoughts about ...... well, me.

I wish I were an insightful writer, the kind who always has the perfect thing to say. The writer who can dispense words that touch people. The writer who clearly communicates her thoughts, observations, opinions, etc.

But, I'll take what I have. And be happy with it. And strive to get better.

And that is my basic motto for 2010.

I've had some disappointments in my life, mostly regarding relationships. A failed, horrible marriage. Struggles with my dad. Losses of those close to me. Things that undoubtedly others have experienced as well, I get that. But like I said, I'm thinking about me this morning.

So, I'm making this my year. A post on a blog I read asked if we would be willing to give God a year. With that question directed at me, I guess I should clarify and say I'm making this my year and God's.

Floss regularly. Wear my night guard thingy. Take vitamins. Do weight-bearing excercises. Improve my cardio-vascular system. Stretch.

Develop my writing program in school. Push my students even further. Impress upon them the importance of being a good human. Continue to enjoy them, to laugh with them, to be thankful for my job.

Read my bible. Continue to make connections at church. Nurture the relationships that are growing. Take a risk and lead a group.

Embrace myself. Value the wonderful person I am. Recognize the goodness I have to offer. Make choices that are healthy (in all aspects) for myself.

Be thankful that I have a God who loves me, accepts me, has purpose for me, protects me, encourages me, and is there. Always.

So, there it is. A lot to take on? Perhaps. I'll be forty in a couple of months. I've had a long, trying decade of thirties. I'm kind of tired of the bull&$*t. I'm ready to enjoy 2010 and I'm excited to see what the year brings, what God has in store for me. I'm ready to be the person I'm meant to be.

And. I. Can't. Wait.